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DBA vs New LLC Brand Expansion Calculator

Free DBA vs LLC cost comparison calculator. Compare five-year total costs of adding a DBA versus forming a new LLC for brand expansion with breakeven analysis.

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DBA Costs

Also known as a fictitious business name or trade name filing, fees vary from ten to one hundred fifty dollars by county or state

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Most jurisdictions require DBA renewal every one to five years with annualized cost shown here

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DBA operations share the parent entity's books requiring manual allocation of revenue, expenses, and tax obligations per brand

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